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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.37 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.37 and 113.05 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.37 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.37 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.37 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 37,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461.38/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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